Randall (Randy) Rider

74, Male

Tonawanda, New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Law Enforcement
Job Function
911 Operator/Dispatcher
Years in Fire/EMS:
39 years
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Town of Tonawanda Police Department
Years With Department/Agency
21
My Training:
Interior FireFighter, Safety Officer, Fire Investigator. Many N.Y.S. training courses as well as federal. Advanced C.I.S.M. Peer Counselor for Western New York.
About Me:
Current Fire Commissioner, also Ranking Safety Officer. Have been Interior fire fighter for entire time with the department (39 years). Recently completed training at NYS FireAcademy for fire investigation. Have been a Public Safety Dispatcher for over 21 years.
Day Job:
Public Safety Dispatcher/fire Investigator
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
The old cliche, just wanted to serve my community. Also carry on family tradition, four generations.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The feeling of knowing that i have been able to get my crews home safely after all calls.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Dwindling numbers in the volunteer sector. Also critical political issues in New York State regarding special interest groups trying to dismantle fire districts. New York state is in dire need of continued funding for the training of our fire fighters. Until we stop re-electing our slate of politicians in Albany, things will only get worse. Same of our reps in Washington. The lies just don't end.

Comment Wall:

  • Jim aka Bick

    JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY WELCOME TO FIREFIGHTER NATION. ADD ME IF YOU WISH AND BE SAFE OUT THERE

    Feb 15, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    HEY DAD WELCOME TO THE NATION. iF YOU GET A CHANCE THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE AREA IN THE NATION EVEN BRETT AND BOBBY. CHECK OUT THE GROUPS PAGE THERE ARE MANY THAT I THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE ESPECIALLY PG.23 "MARINES"

    Feb 16, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    Semper_Fi

    Feb 24, 2008

  • Randy C. Rider

    thought you might like it for a pic on your page

    Feb 24, 2008

  • RJRSLIL1

    Hello, I never have enough time to explain how I feel about you, but i'm sure you know. Very nicely put regarding blog comments for 3407. I love you!!

    Feb 27, 2009

  • RJRSLIL1

    To an extremely attractive man thanks for asking. When i first signed up i got all sorts of inquiries so i changed it to married. they stopped

    Feb 28, 2009

  • RJRSLIL1

    Some day!

    Feb 28, 2009

  • RJRSLIL1

    Hello hot stuff! yes haven't spoken to you lately here. I miss our writing back and forth. It has been very very busy so far today. only 6:30 and 33 41a's and 36 license checks. definately end of the month OMG. I need to read more of those sweet texts you send! Keeps my mind off the jerks i work with and on YOU!!!! I love you ttyl

    Mar 23, 2009

  • RJRSLIL1

    I am back to work and i am feeling much better thank you! Always nice to come in and see you were thinking about me in my absence. I too think about you all the time.... see you later hun I love you!

    Apr 21, 2009